Meet The Riders

Growing up in a sports mad family, it was a given that Shar would also follow in their footsteps. From netball, aerobics, middle distance running, outrigger canoe paddling and indoor cycling to name a few, her approach to sport and fitness has always been multi-disciplinary and about having fun. Alongside a love of sport, Shar also cares deeply for the welfare of others. In her professional life, Shar has worked in a number of support roles caring for rangatahi within youth justice and the wider community. It is no surprise then that given the chance to combine both her passion for sport and to raise much needed funds and awareness for the betterment of those people who suffer from chronic pain in their daily lives, Shar is delighted to be involved in such a worthwhile initiative.

Bex is a proud Kiwi Mum with a passion for pushing limits and breaking barriers – both physically and mentally. With over 15 years of spinning experience, a love for endurance events, and a drive to make a difference, she believes in the untapped potential we all carry within us. Having faced her share of challenges, Bex knows firsthand that mindset is key to transformation and the ultimate game-changer for thriving under pressure. Her mission is to help others smash self-limiting beliefs, embrace discomfort, and discover their best selves. Now, as she takes on the Guinness World Record for the longest spin class, Bex is not just testing her limits - she’s raising funds for a life changing cause and proving what’s possible when we push beyond the ordinary. When she’s not on the bike or rallying for a great cause, you’ll find her enjoying the outdoors, hunting down delicious food, or celebrating life’s moments with family and friends.

At his heaviest ‘Clarkie’ weighed in at 125kg, he went for a ride with his mate and struggled to ride his bike up College Hill in Auckland. Embarrassed, he set about changing his lifestyle and managed to shed 47kgs, he was selected and represented New Zealand at the age group world triathlon championships 12 months later. Clarkie is driven by a life mission to help people become better than they think they can be. Working for the last 17 years in the youth justice world using sport as a vehicle he has shown young people that their possibilities are only limited by their imagination. He loves endurance sport and has competed in Triathlon across all distances including Ironman and has completed a 102Km Ultra marathon. 

This Guinness World Record attempt will really extend anything that he has been involved in physically or mentally as well as raising awareness for some great causes. When not on the bike you will find Clarkie hanging with his whanau or on the sidelines of a football pitch or a running track coaching and mentoring young people.

According to ‘Big Kev’, Spin Classes saved his life! 15yrs ago, he was diagnosed as being morbidly obese, weighing in at just over 154kg. 44kgs lighter and he is now a two-time Guinness World Record holder for ‘Longest Static Cycling Class’  (and is going for his third).  A kiwi who spent 19 years across the ditch in Sydney, Kevin returned back to Tāmaki Makaurau in April 2023 to work with a group companies focused on creating better lifestyle options for young kiwi men & women.  “The opportunity to take part in this event for these two admirable causes resonates with me for so many reasons.  It’s time to boot up and do this all over again!”  When he’s not creating a funky new Spin Class playlist, or knocking on government or corporate doors seeking partnerships for RISE UP’s programs, he might be seen enjoying good coffee and a yummy brekky in a local café.